The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations that it is behind illegal mining taskforce operating nationwide.
Mr Adjei Baffour Acquah, Public Relations Officer to the NDC National Mining Committee 2024, responding to claims accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deceiving the public.
Mr Acquah ,popularly known as Nana Solar told the press yesterday that,those illegal miners operating in the forest were issued licenses by the NPP to operate in forests and water bodies, which has led to environmental degradation.
He emphasized that the NDC government should be commended for its efforts to preserve the forest and water bodies.
Mr Acquah specifically denied allegations that NDC Vice National Chairman, Yakubu Alhassan Abangah, and National Organizer, Joseph Yamin, are behind the illegal taskforce,which he said there is nothing like illegal mining taskforce operating in the forest.
He urged the NPP to report any such illegal operation activities to the police instead of making baseless accusations.
Mr Acquah reminded the public that President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive to stop all illegal mining activities in the country.
He accused the NPP of trying to undermine the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the forest and around the water bodies.
The NDC has consistently maintained that it is committed to fighting illegal mining and protecting the environment.
Mr Adjei Baffour has called for calm and urged the public to disregard the NPP’s allegations.
Nana Solar emphasized that the party is focused on working with the government to address the issue of illegal mining and promote sustainable development through proper mining activities.
